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FOSTER (Soundex F236) — See also BOSTER, ESTROFF, FEASTER, FIESTER, FISTER, FOERST, FOREST, FORREST, FORSTER, FORTES, FUESTER, FUSTER, FUSTERO, OSTER, PFISTER, PFOST, PHISTER, POSTER, STOFER.

Foster, A. Frank — of Boston, Suffolk County, Mass. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1960, 1964. Still living as of 1964.

Foster, A. Lawrence — of New York. Born in New York. Lawyer; U.S. Representative from New York 23rd District, 1841-43. Burial location unknown.

See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page

Foster, A. M. — Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1908. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Abiel (1735-1806) — of New Hampshire. Born in Andover, Essex County, Mass., August 8, 1735. Pastor; member of New Hampshire state legislature; Delegate to Continental Congress from New Hampshire, 1783-85; common pleas court judge in New Hampshire, 1784-88; U.S. Representative from New Hampshire at-large, 1789-91, 1795-1803; member of New Hampshire state senate, 1791-94. Died in Canterbury, Merrimack County, N.H., February 6, 1806 (age 70 years, 182 days). Interment at Center Cemetery, Canterbury, N.H.

See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page

Foster, Abiel — of Canterbury, Merrimack County, N.H. Member of New Hampshire state senate, 1792-95 (Rockingham County 1792-94, 4th District 1794-95). Burial location unknown.

Foster, Addison Gardner (1837-1917) — also known as Addison G. Foster — of Wabasha County, Minn.; Tacoma, Pierce County, Wash. Born in Belchertown, Hampshire County, Mass., January 28, 1837. Republican. Lumber business; railroad builder; U.S. Senator from Washington, 1899-1905. Died in Tacoma, Pierce County, Wash., January 16, 1917 (age 79 years, 354 days). Interment at Tacoma Cemetery, Tacoma, Wash.

Foster, Alan — of North Carolina. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2000. Still living as of 2000.

Foster, Albert — of Dexter, Jefferson County, N.Y. Republican. Member of New York state assembly from Jefferson County 1st District, 1905-06. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Albert Gallatin, Jr. (died c.1949) — also known as Albert G. Foster — of Madison, Morgan County, Ga. Democrat. Lawyer; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1924; superior court judge in Georgia. Died about 1949. Burial location unknown.

		Presumably named for: Albert Gallatin
		Relatives: Nephew of Nathaniel Greene Foster.

Foster, Alburn — of Lewis County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Lewis County, 1844. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Alexander — of Danville, Montour County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1916. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Alexander, Jr. — of Monroe County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for New York state senate 45th District, 1930. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Alfred — of Wirt County, W.Va. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Wirt County, 1863-64; member of West Virginia state senate 5th District, 1868-69. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Alfred Dwight (1800-1852) — Born in 1800. Son of Dwight Foster (1757-1823). Member of Massachusetts state house of representatives. Died in 1852 (age about 52 years). Burial location unknown.

Relatives: Nephew of Theodore Foster; son of Dwight Foster (1757-1823); father of Dwight Foster (1828-1884). See Livingston-Seymour-Lee-Williams family of New York.

Foster, Amos — of Lebanon, New London County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state senate 9th District, 1843. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Andrew B. — of Haverford, Delaware County, Pa. U.S. Vice Consul in Athens, 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Annie B. — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.

Foster, Arch L. — of Parsons, Labette County, Kan. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1944 (alternate), 1948. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Arthur B. — of Colchester, New London County, Conn. Republican. Candidate for Connecticut state house of representatives from Colchester, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Arthur Borders (b. 1872) — of Birmingham, Jefferson County, Ala. Born in Clayton, Barbour County, Ala., October 19, 1872. Son of John Arthur Foster. Member of Alabama state house of representatives, 1903; circuit judge in Alabama, 1915-23; associate justice of Alabama state supreme court, 1928-. Baptist. Member, Freemasons. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Austin Theophilus (b. 1822) — also known as Austin T. Foster — of Derby Line, Derby, Orleans County, Vt. Born in East Montpelier, Washington County, Vt., September 20, 1822. Republican. Merchant; boot and shoe manufacturer; member of Vermont state house of representatives from Derby, 1862-63; member of Vermont state senate from Orleans County, 1886. Universalist. Burial location unknown.

Foster, B. C. — of Bristol, Bucks County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1912. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Barbara M. — of Waterford, New London County, Conn. Reform candidate for Presidential Elector for Connecticut, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.

Foster, Barry — of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, S.Dak. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from South Dakota, 2008. Still living as of 2008.

Foster, Beatrice I. — Independent candidate for U.S. Representative from California 39th District, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.

Foster, Ben — of Coaling, Tuscaloosa County, Ala. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Alabama, 2008. Still living as of 2008.

Foster, Ben F. — U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, 1941-44. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Bill — of Washington, D.C. Democrat. U.S. Representative from Illinois, 2008; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Still living as of 2008.

Foster, Bob See Robert Foster

Foster, Brooks — of Manchester, Hillsborough County, N.H. Republican. Candidate for New Hampshire state house of representatives from Manchester 11th Ward, 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Bruce — of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1988. African ancestry. Still living as of 1988.

Foster, Mrs. Bruce T. — of Hondo, Medina County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.

Foster, C. F. — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1884. Burial location unknown.

Foster, C. H. — of Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Mich. Mayor of Traverse City, Mich., 1937. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, C. Y. — of Carmel, Hamilton County, Ind. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Indiana, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Carl — of Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, Iowa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Iowa, 1924. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Carol Howe (b. 1884) — also known as Carol H. Foster — of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Md. Born in Sedgwick, Harvey County, Kan., May 29, 1884. Son of Rev. Festus Foster and Lillian (Howe) Foster. Rhodes scholar; U.S. Consul in Vienna, 1919-24; Rotterdam, 1928-34; U.S. Consul General in Rotterdam, 1934; Sao Paulo, 1934-38; Cape Town, 1947. Member, Phi Delta Theta; Phi Beta Kappa. Burial location unknown.

Relatives: Married, July 15, 1916, to Idah S. Pratt.

Foster, Cassius Gaius (1837-1899) — of Kansas. Born in Webster, Monroe County, N.Y., June 22, 1837. Member of Kansas state senate, 1863-64; mayor of Atchison, Kan., 1867; U.S. District Judge for Kansas, 1874. Died June 21, 1899 (age 61 years, 364 days). Interment at Topeka Cemetery, Topeka, Kan.

Foster, Charles (1828-1904) — of Ohio. Born in Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, April 12, 1828. Republican. U.S. Representative from Ohio, 1871-79 (9th District 1871-73, 10th District 1873-79); defeated, 1878; Governor of Ohio, 1880-84; delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1880; U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, 1891-93. Died in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, January 9, 1904 (age 75 years, 272 days). Interment at Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria, Ohio.

Foster, Charles — of Cortland County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Cortland County, 1870. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Charles — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1948. Still living as of 1948.

Foster, Mrs. Charles, Jr. — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.

Foster, Charles Allen — of North Carolina. Republican. Presidential Elector for North Carolina, 1992. Still living as of 1992.

Foster, Charles H., Sr. — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y. Prohibition candidate for New York state assembly from Bronx County 7th District, 1921. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Charles J. — of Cadillac, Wexford County, Mich. Transfer and storage business; candidate for mayor of Cadillac, Mich., 1933. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Charles L. — of Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, N.C. Ordained minister; mayor of Elizabeth City, N.C., 2005-06. Member, Elks. Still living as of 2008.

Foster, Charles Woodworth (1873-1947) — also known as Charles W. Foster — of Lansing, Ingham County, Mich. Born in Lansing, Ingham County, Mich., March 28, 1873. Republican. Lawyer; member of Michigan state senate 14th District, 1915-18; delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1924; member of Michigan Republican State Central Committee, 1927. Died in 1947 (age about 74 years). Interment at Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing, Mich.

Foster, Christie H. — of Lebanon, New London County, Conn. Republican. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Lebanon; elected 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Clint (b. 1962) — of Bay City, Bay County, Mich. Born in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Mich., November 21, 1962. Libertarian. Radio disc jockey; candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan 5th District, 1998, 2000, 2002. Still living as of 2002.

Foster, Daniel S. — Democrat. Presidential Elector for New York, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Daniel T. (1841-1920) — of Bloomington, McLean County, Ill. Born July 22, 1841. Served in the Union Army during the Civil War; mayor of Bloomington, Ill., 1892-94, 1897. Died October 13, 1920 (age 79 years, 83 days). Interment at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, Ill.

See also Find-A-Grave memorial

Foster, David A. — of Brookfield, Fairfield County, Conn. Son of Timothy Foster, Jr. Farmer; monument maker; member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Brookfield, 1852. Burial location unknown.

Relatives: Married to Phoebe Noble.

Foster, David Johnson (1857-1912) — also known as David J. Foster — of Burlington, Chittenden County, Vt. Born in Barnet, Caledonia County, Vt., June 27, 1857. Republican. Lawyer; Chittenden County Prosecuting Attorney, 1886-90; member of Vermont state senate, 1892-94; Vermont Commissioner of Taxes, 1894-98; chair, board of railroad commissioners, 1898-1900; U.S. Representative from Vermont 1st District, 1901-12; died in office 1912. Died in Washington, D.C., March 21, 1912 (age 54 years, 268 days). Interment at Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, Vt.

See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page

Foster, Don See J. Don Foster

Foster, Donald Ray (1937-2000) — of Lewistown, Fergus County, Mont. Born in Gooding, Gooding County, Idaho, April 18, 1937. Democrat. Delegate to Montana state constitutional convention, 1972; member of Montana state senate, 1974-76. Catholic. Member, Alpha Sigma Phi; Rotary. Died, of hemochromatosis, in St. Vincent's Hospital, Billings, Yellowstone County, Mont., January 22, 2000 (age 62 years, 279 days). Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Billings, Mont.

Foster, Doris G. — of Washington, D.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from District of Columbia, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.

Foster, Dudley H. (1869-1920) — of Corning, Perry County, Ohio. Born July 6, 1869. Republican. Lawyer; candidate for Ohio state house of representatives from Perry County, 1897. Died September 3, 1920 (age 51 years, 59 days). Interment at Omega Cemetery, Omega, Ohio.

See also Find-A-Grave memorial

Foster, Dwight (1757-1823) — of Massachusetts. Born in Brookfield, Worcester County, Mass., December 7, 1757. Lawyer; member of Massachusetts state house of representatives, 1791-92, 1808-09; Worcester County Sheriff, 1792; U.S. Representative from Massachusetts, 1793-1800 (2nd District 1793-95, 3rd District 1795-97, at-large 1797-1800); resigned 1800; U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, 1800-03; resigned 1803; common pleas court judge in Massachusetts, 1803-11. Died in Brookfield, Worcester County, Mass., April 29, 1823 (age 65 years, 143 days). Interment at Brookfield Cemetery, Brookfield, Mass.

		Relatives: Brother of Theodore Foster; father of Alfred Dwight Foster; grandfather of Dwight Foster (1828-1884). See Livingston-Seymour-Lee-Williams family of New York.
		See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Wikipedia article

Foster, Dwight (1828-1884) — of Massachusetts. Born in 1828. Son of Alfred Dwight Foster. Lawyer; Massachusetts state attorney general, 1861-64; justice of Massachusetts state supreme court, 1866-69. Member, Skull and Bones. Died April 18, 1884 (age about 55 years). Interment at Rural Cemetery, Worcester, Mass.

		Relatives: Grandnephew of Theodore Foster; grandson of Dwight Foster (1757-1823); son of Alfred Dwight Foster; married, August 20, 1850, to Henrietta Perkins Baldwin (daughter of Roger Sherman Baldwin; sister of Simeon Eben Baldwin). See Livingston-Seymour-Lee-Williams family of New York.
		See also Wikipedia article

Foster, E. B. — of Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb. Democrat. Member of Nebraska Democratic State Executive Committee, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, E. W. — of Frankfort, Spink County, Dakota Territory (now S.Dak.). Member Dakota territorial council, 1887-88. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Ebenezer — of Putnam County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Putnam County, 1842. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Ebenezer L. — of New Bedford, Bristol County, Mass. Member of Massachusetts state house of representatives from New Bedford; elected 1864, 1865. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Ed — of Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wis. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Wisconsin, 1900. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Edward See G. Edward Foster

Foster, Edward D. — of Ypsilanti Township, Washtenaw County, Mich. Republican. Supervisor of Ypsilanti Township, Michigan, 1921-23, 1924-42; defeated, 1940 (primary), 1942 (primary), 1942. Member, Farm Bureau. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Edwin W. — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1912. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Eleazer K. — of New Haven, New Haven County, Conn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Connecticut, 1860; Speaker of the Connecticut State House of Representatives, 1865. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Elisha (b. 1832) — of Evansville, Brownington, Orleans County, Vt. Born in Swanzey, Cheshire County, N.H., January 5, 1832. Republican. Served in the Union Army during the Civil War; farmer; lumber manufacturer; member of Vermont state house of representatives from Brownington, 1874-75, 1888. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Enoch — of Bethel, Oxford County, Maine. Justice of Maine state supreme court, 1884-98. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Enoch — of Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Mass. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Massachusetts, 1900. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Ephraim Hubbard (1794-1854) — also known as Ephraim H. Foster — of Tennessee. Born near Bardstown, Nelson County, Ky., September 17, 1794. Son of Robert Coleman Foster. Whig. Served in the U.S. Army during the War of 1812; lawyer; member of Tennessee state house of representatives, 1827-31, 1835-37; Speaker of the Tennessee State House of Representatives, 1829-31, 1835-37; U.S. Senator from Tennessee, 1837-39, 1843-45; Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 1840; candidate for Governor of Tennessee, 1845. Episcopalian. Died in Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn., September 6, 1854 (age 59 years, 354 days). Interment at Nashville City Cemetery, Nashville, Tenn.

		Relatives: Son of Robert Coleman Foster; brother of Robert Coleman Foster, Jr.; father-in-law of Edward Saunders Cheatham. See Cheatham-Foster family of Tennessee.
		See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Find-A-Grave memorial

Foster, Ernest B. — Candidate for Michigan state house of representatives from Wexford District, 1916. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Ernest N. — of New York. New Alliance candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 11th District, 1992. Still living as of 1992.

Foster, Eugene (b. 1860) — of Gladwin, Gladwin County, Mich. Born in Caroga Township, Fulton County, N.Y., 1860. Republican. Delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention 28th District, 1907-08; member of Michigan state senate 28th District, 1909-12. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Ezola Broussard (b. 1938) — also known as Ezola B. Foster; Ezola Broussard — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in Louisiana, August 9, 1938. School teacher; Republican candidate for California state assembly, 1984; arrested with others while protesting recognition of the gay Log Cabin Republican organization, at the California Republican state convention, 1987; Reform candidate for Vice President of the United States, 2000. Female. Catholic. African ancestry. Still living as of 2007.

		Relatives: Married 1977 to Chuck Foster.
		See also Wikipedia article — Internet Movie Database profile

Foster, F. C. — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1892. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Fayette — of Columbia County, Wis. Democrat. Candidate for Wisconsin state assembly from Columbia County 2nd District, 1902. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Frank See A. Frank Foster

Foster, Mrs. Frank A. — of Milford, Oakland County, Mich. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Frank E. — of Cook County, Ill. Republican. Candidate in primary for Illinois state senate 7th District, 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Frank H. — of Cordova, Valdez-Cordova census area, Alaska. Republican. Member of Alaska territorial House of Representatives 3rd District, 1923-24, 1929-32; U.S. Attorney for the 3rd District of Alaska Territory, 1925-26. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Fred — of Michigan. Socialist. Candidate for Michigan state auditor general, 1916. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Fred C. — of New York. Law Preservation candidate for New York state comptroller, 1934; Law Preservation candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 33rd District, 1934. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, G. Edward — of Raleigh County, W.Va. Republican. Candidate for West Virginia state house of delegates from Raleigh County, 1950. Still living as of 1950.

Foster, Gayle — of Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.

Foster, George C. — of Bedford, Hillsborough County, N.H. Member of New Hampshire state senate 3rd District, 1872-74. Burial location unknown.

Foster, George E. — of Macomb County, Mich. Democrat. Candidate for Michigan state house of representatives from Macomb County 1st District, 1944. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, George H. — of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, La. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1952. Still living as of 1952.

Foster, George J. — of Dover, Strafford County, N.H. Mayor of Dover, N.H., 1906, 1909-10. Burial location unknown.

Foster, George M. — of Michigan. Republican. Candidate for Michigan state highway commissioner, 1957. Still living as of 1957.

Foster, George Peter (1858-1928) — also known as George P. Foster — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Born in Dover, Morris County, N.J., April 3, 1858. Son of Peter Foster and Margaret Foster. Democrat. Lawyer; U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1899-1905 (3rd District 1899-1903, 4th District 1903-05). Died in Wheaton, DuPage County, Ill., November 11, 1928 (age 70 years, 222 days). Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Evanston, Ill.

		Relatives: Married, November 27, 1884, to Julie Hoey.
		See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page

Foster, George R. — of Milford, Hillsborough County, N.H. Republican. Member of New Hampshire state house of representatives from Milford; elected 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, George S. — of Ellsworth, Hancock County, Maine. Republican. Member of Maine state senate 14th District, 1931-32. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Gilman T. (b. 1859) — of Weston, Windsor County, Vt. Born in Weston, Windsor County, Vt., September 5, 1859. Republican. Farmer; member of Vermont state house of representatives from Weston, 1910. Methodist. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Giraud van Nest — of Wilson, East Feliciana Parish, La. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1956. Still living as of 1956.

Foster, Gus — of Warrensburg, Johnson County, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, H. C. — of Murdo, Jones County, S.Dak. Member of South Dakota state house of representatives 61st District, 1931-32. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Mrs. H. H. — of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Ark. Republican. Member of Republican National Committee from Arkansas, 1924; delegate to Republican National Convention from Arkansas, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, H. W. (d. 1902) — of Bozeman, Gallatin County, Mont. Mayor of Bozeman, Mont., 1901-02; died in office 1902. Died February 8, 1902. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Mrs. Harrison G. — of Tacoma, Pierce County, Wash. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Washington, 1916 (member, Committee to Notify Vice-Presidential Nominee). Female. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Harry A. — of Douglas County, Neb. Candidate for Nebraska unicameral legislature 5th District, 1948. Still living as of 1948.

Foster, Harry G. — of Michigan. Candidate for mayor of Lansing, Mich., 1933. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Harvey C. — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Republican. Candidate in primary for Michigan state senate 4th District, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Helen Case — of West Cornwall, Cornwall, Litchfield County, Conn. Democrat. Delegate to Connecticut state constitutional convention 6th District, 1965. Female. Still living as of 1965.

Foster, Helen Diane — also known as Helen D. Foster — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.

Foster, Henry — of Blue Earth County, Minn. Member of Minnesota state house of representatives 14th District, 1872. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Henry Allen (1800-1889) — also known as Henry A. Foster — of New York. Born in Hartford, Hartford County, Conn., May 7, 1800. Democrat. Lawyer; member of New York state senate 5th District, 1831-34, 1841-44; resigned 1844; U.S. Representative from New York 17th District, 1837-39; U.S. Senator from New York, 1844-45; U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York, 1853; Justice of New York Supreme Court, 1864-72. Died in Rome, Oneida County, N.Y., May 11, 1889 (age 89 years, 4 days). Interment at Rome Cemetery, Rome, N.Y.

See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page

Foster, Henry Donnel (1808-1880) — of Pennsylvania. Born in Mercer, Mercer County, Pa., December 19, 1808. Democrat. U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania, 1843-47, 1871-73 (19th District 1843-47, 21st District 1871-73); member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives, 1857; candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania, 1860. Died October 16, 1880 (age 71 years, 302 days). Interment at Old St. Clair Cemetery, Greensburg, Pa.

		Relatives: Cousin of John Cabell Breckinridge. See Livingston-Seymour-Lee-Williams family of New York.
		See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page

Foster, Herbert — of Erie, Erie County, Pa. Republican. Candidate for mayor of Erie, Pa., 1955. Still living as of 1955.

Foster, Herman — of Manchester, Hillsborough County, N.H. Member of New Hampshire state senate 3rd District, 1860-62. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Hervey C. — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois 6th District, 1918. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Hiawatha — of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1996, 2000, 2004 (alternate), 2008. Still living as of 2008.

Foster, Hilary — of Ashland, Clark County, Kan. Democrat. Chair of Clark County Democratic Party, 2011. Still living as of 2011.

Foster, Hohen — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Mayor of Phoenix, Ariz., 1952-54. Still living as of 1954.

Foster, Homer — of Missouri. Prohibition candidate for U.S. Representative from Missouri 11th District, 1946. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Howard P. — of Guilderland, Albany County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Albany County 2nd District, 1893. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Isaac N. S. — of Ann Arbor Township, Washtenaw County, Mich. Republican. Supervisor of Ann Arbor Township, Michigan, 1878-83. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Israel Moore (1873-1950) — of Ohio. Born in Athens, Athens County, Ohio, January 12, 1873. Republican. Lawyer; Athens County Prosecuting Attorney, 1902-10; U.S. Representative from Ohio 10th District, 1919-25; Commissioner, U.S. Court of Claims, 1925-42. Died in Washington, D.C., June 10, 1950 (age 77 years, 149 days). Interment at Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D.C.

		Relatives: Married to Frances Witman (1874-1963).
		See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Find-A-Grave memorial

Foster, J. Don — of Alabama. U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama, 1995-. Still living as of 1998.

Foster, James — Member of Mississippi territorial House of Representatives, 1809. Burial location unknown.

Foster, James — of Contra Costa County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1880. Burial location unknown.

Foster, James — of Danville, Montour County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1904. Burial location unknown.

Foster, James — of Peck, Sanilac County, Mich. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1908. Burial location unknown.

Foster, James — of San Francisco, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Still living as of 1972.

Foster, James D. — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Republican. Candidate in primary for Michigan state senate 5th District, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, James G. — of Greene County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Greene County, 1818-19. Burial location unknown.

Foster, James G. — of Meadville, Crawford County, Pa. Mayor of Meadville, Pa., 1869. Burial location unknown.

Foster, James H. — of Wisconsin. Presidential Elector for Wisconsin, 1876. Burial location unknown.

Foster, James M. — of Washington County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Washington County, 1846. Burial location unknown.

Foster, James Martin, Jr. — also known as James M. Foster — of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, La. Son of James Martin Foster (1835-1900). Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1912 (member, Committee to Notify Presidential Nominee), 1920 (alternate), 1924. Interment at Forest Park Cemetery, Shreveport, La.

Foster, Jay — of Pomeroy, Garfield County, Wash. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Washington, 1952. Still living as of 1952.

Foster, Jeremiah — of Salem County, N.J. Member of New Jersey state house of assembly from Salem County, 1828. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Jerry — of Uravan, Montrose County, Colo. Democrat. Member of Colorado state house of representatives, 1950. Still living as of 1950.

Foster, Jim — Democrat. Member of Florida state house of representatives 65th District; elected 1978. Still living as of 1978.

Foster, Joe (1828-1911) — of Seattle, King County, Wash. Born in 1828. Member of Washington territorial legislature. Died in 1911 (age about 83 years). Interment at Lake View Cemetery, Seattle, Wash.

Foster, Joe — of Wayne County, Mich. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan, 1932 (Democratic primary, 1st District), 1934 (Republican primary, 1st District), 1936 (Republican primary, 14th District). Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Joe C. (1904-1974) — of East Lansing, Ingham County, Mich. Born in Alden, Antrim County, Mich., April 12, 1904. Republican. Lawyer; member of Michigan state senate 14th District, 1931-34. Member, Elks; Sons of the American Revolution; Phi Delta Theta; Sigma Nu Phi. Died in 1974 (age about 70 years). Burial location unknown.

Foster, Joe S. — of Huntsville, Madison County, Ala. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Alabama, 1952, 1956. Still living as of 1956.

Foster, John Arthur — of Alabama. Born in Georgia. Colonel in the Confederate Army during the Civil War; delegate to Alabama state constitutional convention, 1875; member of Alabama state house of representatives, 1878-80. Burial location unknown.

Relatives: Father of Arthur Borders Foster.

Foster, John C. — of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, S.Dak. Member of South Dakota state house of representatives 10th District, 1951-52. Still living as of 1952.

Foster, John Gilman (1859-1931) — also known as John G. Foster — of Derby Line, Derby, Orleans County, Vt. Born in Derby Line, Derby, Orleans County, Vt., March 9, 1859. Son of Austin T. Foster and Sarah H. (Gilman) Foster. Lawyer; banker; member of Vermont state house of representatives, 1892-94; U.S. Consul General in Halifax, 1897-1903; Ottawa, 1903-27. Died in Fort Myers, Lee County, Fla., January 6, 1931 (age 71 years, 303 days). Burial location unknown.

Relatives: Married, June 9, 1886, to Clara Merriman.

Foster, John Hopkins (1862-1917) — also known as John H. Foster — of Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Ind. Born in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Ind., January 31, 1862. Son of Alexander H. Foster and Martha (Hopkins) Foster. Republican. Lawyer; member of Indiana state house of representatives, 1893-94; superior court judge in Indiana, 1894-1905; U.S. Representative from Indiana 1st District, 1905-09; defeated, 1908. Died in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Ind., September 5, 1917 (age 55 years, 217 days). Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Ind.

		Relatives: Married, December 28, 1887, to Josephine Piper.
		See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page

Foster, John M. — of Fulton, Oswego County, N.Y. Democrat. Mayor of Fulton, N.Y., 1932-33. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, John N. — of Albany County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Albany County 2nd District, 1878. Burial location unknown.

Foster, John R. — of Hunterdon County, N.J. Member of New Jersey state senate from Hunterdon County, 1898-1900. Burial location unknown.

Foster, John Watson (1836-1917) — also known as John W. Foster — of Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Ind.; Washington, D.C. Born in Pike County, Ind., March 2, 1836. Son of Matthew Watson Foster and Eleanor (Johnson) Foster. Republican. Lawyer; colonel in the Union Army during the Civil War; newspaper editor; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Indiana, 1868; postmaster; Indiana Republican state chair, 1872; U.S. Minister to Mexico, 1873-80; Russia, 1880-81; Spain, 1883-85; U.S. Secretary of State, 1892-93. Died in Washington, D.C., November 15, 1917 (age 81 years, 258 days). Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Ind.

		Relatives: Son of Matthew Watson Foster and Eleanor (Johnson) Foster; father of Eleanor Foster (who married Robert Lansing); grandfather of John Foster Dulles and Allen Welsh Dulles. See Dulles-Foster-Lansing family of New York.
		See also Wikipedia article

Foster, Joseph — of Missouri. Delegate to Missouri state constitutional convention 28th District, 1845-46. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Joseph — of Salem County, N.J. Member of New Jersey state house of assembly from Salem County, 1847-48. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Joseph — of Nashua, Hillsborough County, N.H. Democrat. Member, Rules Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2008. Still living as of 2008.

Foster, Joseph — of Omaha, Douglas County, Neb. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 2008. Still living as of 2008.

Foster, K. G. — of Armour, Douglas County, S.Dak. Member of South Dakota state house of representatives 8th District, 1905-08. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Karmen (born c.1976) — of Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Mo. Born about 1976. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 2004, 2008 (alternate). Still living as of 2008.

Foster, Katherine P. — of Concord, Merrimack County, N.H. Delegate to New Hampshire state constitutional convention from Concord 5th Ward, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.

Foster, Kathi — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Elected Arizona state house of representatives 20th District 1998; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.

Foster, Kellam — of Illinois. Socialist. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois 3rd District, 1920, 1922, 1924; candidate for Illinois state attorney general, 1940. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Lafayette Sabine (1806-1880) — also known as Lafayette S. Foster — of Norwich, New London County, Conn. Born in Franklin, New London County, Conn., November 22, 1806. Lawyer; member of Connecticut state house of representatives, 1839, 1846-48, 1854, 1870; Speaker of the Connecticut State House of Representatives, 1847-48, 1854, 1870; resigned 1854, 1870; candidate for Governor of Connecticut, 1850, 1851; mayor of Norwich, Conn., 1851-52; U.S. Senator from Connecticut, 1855-67; justice of Connecticut state supreme court, 1870-76; Republican candidate for U.S. Representative from Connecticut, 1874. Died in Norwich, New London County, Conn., September 19, 1880 (age 73 years, 302 days). Interment at Yantic Cemetery, Norwich, Conn.

Foster, La Mar — of Cedar County, Iowa. Speaker of the Iowa State House of Representatives, 1937-38. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Larry — of Moberly, Randolph County, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 2000, 2004. Still living as of 2004.

Foster, Larry — of Mt. Morris Township, Genesee County, Mich. Supervisor of Mt. Morris Township, Michigan, 2007. Still living as of 2007.

Foster, Lawrence See A. Lawrence Foster

Foster, Lee E. — of Bettendorf, Scott County, Iowa. American Independent candidate for U.S. Representative from Iowa 1st District, 1970, 1972; member of American Independent National Committee from Iowa, 1971. Still living as of 1972.

Foster, Lewis — of Lewisburg, Logan County, Ky. Democrat. Candidate for Kentucky state house of representatives 16th District. Still living as of 1975.

Foster, Lucille See Lucille Foster McMillin

Foster, Lynn — of Danville, Vermilion County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996, 2000. Still living as of 2000.

Foster, M. J. — of Fillmore County, Minn. Member of Minnesota state house of representatives, 1857-58, 1864 (9th District 1857-58, 14th District 1864). Burial location unknown.

Foster, M. J. (b. 1930) — also known as Mike Foster — of Franklin, St. Mary Parish, La. Born in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, La., July 11, 1930. Republican. Served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict; member of Louisiana state senate; elected 1986; Governor of Louisiana, 1996-; Presidential Elector for Louisiana, 2000. Episcopalian. Member, Delta Kappa Epsilon; Farm Bureau; American Legion. Still living as of 2009.

		Relatives: Grandson of Murphy James Foster. See Foster-Sanders family of Louisiana.
		See also National Governors Association biography — NNDB dossier

Foster, Marcellus E. — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1912. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Martin — of Texarkana, Miller County, Ark. Mayor of Texarkana, Ark., 1883-84, 1886. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Martin David (1861-1919) — also known as Martin D. Foster — of Olney, Richland County, Ill. Born near West Salem, Edwards County, Ill., September 3, 1861. Democrat. U.S. Representative from Illinois 23rd District, 1907-19; defeated, 1918. Died in Olney, Richland County, Ill., October 20, 1919 (age 58 years, 47 days). Interment at Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Ill.

See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page

Foster, Mary — of Spearfish, Lawrence County, S.Dak. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from South Dakota, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.

Foster, Matt W. — of Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Ind. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Indiana, 1956. Still living as of 1956.

Foster, Megan D. — of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.

Foster, Melanie — of East Lansing, Ingham County, Mich. Republican. Member of Michigan State University board of trustees; elected 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.

Foster, Michael Dewayne — also known as Mike Foster — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Indiana 4th District, 2000. Still living as of 2000.

Foster, Mike See M. J. Foster

Foster, Mike See Michael Dewayne Foster

Foster, Mildred — of Washington, D.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from District of Columbia, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.

Foster, Murphy James (1849-1921) — also known as Murphy J. Foster — of Franklin, St. Mary Parish, La. Born in Franklin, St. Mary Parish, La., January 12, 1849. Democrat. Member of Louisiana state senate, 1879; Governor of Louisiana, 1892-1900; U.S. Senator from Louisiana, 1901-13. Died June 12, 1921 (age 72 years, 151 days). Interment at Franklin Cemetery, Franklin, La.

		Relatives: Cousin of Jared Young Sanders; grandfather of M. J. Foster. See Foster-Sanders family of Louisiana.
		See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — National Governors Association biography — NNDB dossier

Foster, N. C. — of Fairchild, Eau Claire County, Wis. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Wisconsin, 1900. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Nathaniel Greene (1809-1869) — of Georgia. Born near Madison, Greene County (now Morgan County), Ga., 1809. Lawyer; solicitor general, Okmulgee circuit, 1838-40; member of Georgia state house of representatives, 1840; member of Georgia state senate, 1841-43, 1851-52; U.S. Representative from Georgia 7th District, 1855-57; pastor; circuit judge in Georgia, 1867-68. Baptist. Died in 1869 (age about 60 years). Interment at Madison Cemetery, Madison, Ga.

		Presumably named for: Nathaniel Greene
		Relatives: Uncle of Albert Gallatin Foster, Jr..
		See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page

Foster, Neal W. — of Nome, Nome census area, Alaska. Democrat. Member of Alaska territorial senate 2nd District, 1955-58. Still living as of 1958.

Foster, O. F. — of Oakland County, Mich. Republican. Candidate in primary for delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention from Oakland County 1st District, 1961. Still living as of 1961.

Foster, Osborn Lynell — also known as Osborn L. Foster — of Hiawassee, Towns County, Ga. Member of Georgia state house of representatives from Towns County, 1939-42; member of Georgia state senate, 1950. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, P. A. — of Blue Earth County, Minn. Member of Minnesota state house of representatives 10th District, 1885-86. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Paul Hadley (b. 1868) — also known as Paul H. Foster — of Brownsville, Cameron County, Tex. Born in Galveston, Galveston County, Tex., April 23, 1868. Traveling salesman; U.S. Consul in Jerez de la Frontera, 1913-16; Bilbao, 1916-18; Monterrey, 1924-25; Salina Cruz, 1925-26; Piedras Negras, 1929-32. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Paul W. — of New York. American Labor candidate for New York state senate 51st District, 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Percy — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1936. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Pete — of Bristow, Creek County, Okla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oklahoma, 1956. Still living as of 1956.

Foster, Prescott See W. Prescott Foster

Foster, Preston S. — of Elmer, Salem County, N.J. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, R. F. — of Emerson, Columbia County, Ark. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arkansas, 1948. Still living as of 1948.

Foster, R. G., Sr. — of Wadley, Jefferson County, Ga. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 1956. Still living as of 1956.

Foster, Reuben — of Waterville, Kennebec County, Maine. Mayor of Waterville, Maine, 1888. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Rice — of Spartanburg County, S.C. Delegate to South Carolina state constitutional convention from Spartanburg County, 1868. African ancestry. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Richard — of Nome, Nome census area, Alaska. Democrat. Member of Alaska state house of representatives 38th District, 2001. Still living as of 2001.

Foster, Richard B. — of Lansing, Ingham County, Mich. Republican. Member of Michigan Republican State Central Committee, 1949. Still living as of 1949.

Foster, Robert — of Dakota County, Minn. Member of Minnesota state house of representatives 7th District, 1868. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Robert (b. 1947) — also known as Bob Foster — of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y., January 1, 1947. Democrat. Utility executive; mayor of Long Beach, Calif., 2006-; delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Still living as of 2011.

See also Wikipedia article

Foster, Robert Coleman (1769-1844) — also known as Robert C. Foster — of Tennessee. Born in Virginia, July 8, 1769. Lawyer; member of Tennessee state house of representatives, 1803-07; Speaker of the Tennessee State House of Representatives, 1805-07; member of Tennessee state senate, 1809-15, 1825-27; Speaker of the Tennessee State Senate, 1813-15, 1825-27; candidate for Governor of Tennessee, 1815, 1817. Christian. Died in Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn., September 27, 1844 (age 75 years, 81 days). Interment at Nashville City Cemetery, Nashville, Tenn.

Relatives: Father of Ephraim Hubbard Foster and Robert Coleman Foster, Jr.. See Cheatham-Foster family of Tennessee.

Foster, Robert Coleman, Jr. (b. 1796) — of Tennessee. Born near Bardstown, Nelson County, Ky., November 10, 1796. Son of Robert Coleman Foster. Lawyer; member of Tennessee state house of representatives, 1829-31, 1833-35, 1839-41; member of Tennessee state senate, 1841-43. Burial location unknown.

Relatives: Brother of Ephraim Hubbard Foster. See Cheatham-Foster family of Tennessee.

Foster, Robert M. — of State College, Centre County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1924. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Robert W. — of Beckley, Raleigh County, W.Va. Republican. Candidate for West Virginia state senate 9th District, 1954. Still living as of 1954.

Foster, Rockwood Hoar — of Washington, D.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from District of Columbia, 1988. Still living as of 1988.

Foster, Roy G., Jr. — of Gordon, Wilkinson County, Ga. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 1956. Still living as of 1956.

Foster, Roy G. — of Wadley, Jefferson County, Ga. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 1964. Still living as of 1964.

Foster, Rufus Edward (1871-1942) — also known as Rufus E. Foster — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Born in Mathews County, Va., May 22, 1871. Republican. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, 1907-09; delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1908; U.S. District Judge for Louisiana, 1909; Judge of U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, 1925. Member, Order of the Coif. Died August 23, 1942 (age 71 years, 93 days). Interment at Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, La.

Foster, S. J. — Delegate to Gold Democrat National Convention from Alabama, 1896. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Samuel D. — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Samuel P. — of Scio Township, Washtenaw County, Mich. Supervisor of Scio Township, Michigan, 1852-53. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Seymour (b. 1845) — of Ingham County, Mich. Born in 1845. Republican. Member of Michigan state house of representatives from Ingham County 1st District, 1895-96. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Shirley O. — of Flint, Genesee County, Mich. Progressive. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan 6th District, 1950; candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.

Foster, Stephen Clark (1799-1872) — also known as Stephen C. Foster — of Pembroke, Washington County, Maine. Born in Machias, Washington County, Maine, December 24, 1799. Republican. Shipbuilder; member of Maine state house of representatives, 1834-37, 1847; member of Maine state senate, 1840; U.S. Representative from Maine 6th District, 1857-61. Died in Pembroke, Washington County, Maine, October 5, 1872 (age 72 years, 286 days). Interment at Forest Hill Cemetery, Pembroke, Maine.

See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page

Foster, Stephen Clark (1822-1898) — also known as Stephen C. Foster — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in Machias, Washington County, Maine, 1822. Democrat. Delegate to California state constitutional convention, 1849; member of California state senate, 1851; mayor of Los Angeles, Calif., 1854-55, 1855, 1856. Died January 27, 1898 (age about 75 years). Burial location unknown.

		Relatives: Married to Merced Lugo.
		See also Wikipedia article

Foster, Stephen Collins III — of New Bern, Craven County, N.C. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Still living as of 2008.

Foster, Steven Z. — Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for Alabama, 2004. Still living as of 2004.

Foster, Sydney F. (b. 1893) — of Liberty, Sullivan County, N.Y. Born in Cazenovia, Madison County, N.Y., March 23, 1893. Republican. Lawyer; served in the U.S. Army during World War I; Justice of New York Supreme Court 3rd District, 1929-60; Justice of the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court 3rd Department, 1939-40, 1945-49; judge of New York Court of Appeals, 1960; defeated, 1954. Member, Phi Delta Phi; American Bar Association; American Legion. Burial location unknown.

Foster, T. V. (b. 1898) — of Kyger, Roane County, W.Va. Born near Spencer, Roane County, W.Va., January 19, 1898. Son of F. B. Foster and Mary (Vanverth) Foster. Democrat. Farmer; banker; oil and gas business; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Roane County, 1941-42. Burial location unknown.

Relatives: Married, April 9, 1919, to Opal C. Riddel.

Foster, Ted R. — of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, Calif. Mayor of Santa Cruz, Calif., 1959-60. Still living as of 1960.

Foster, Theodore (1752-1828) — of Rhode Island. Born in Brookfield, Worcester County, Mass., April 29, 1752. Lawyer; member of Rhode Island state house of representatives, 1776, 1812-16; U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, 1790-1803. Died January 13, 1828 (age 75 years, 259 days). Interment at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, R.I.

		Relatives: Brother of Dwight Foster (1757-1823); uncle of Alfred Dwight Foster; granduncle of Dwight Foster (1828-1884). See Livingston-Seymour-Lee-Williams family of New York.
		See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Wikipedia article

Foster, Theron — of California. Member of California state assembly 18th District, 1855-56, 1861-62. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Thomas — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Physician; mayor of Los Angeles, Calif., 1855-56. Burial location unknown.

See also Wikipedia article

Foster, Thomas — of Bennington, Bennington County, Vt. Socialist. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Vermont, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Thomas Flournoy (1790-1848) — also known as Thomas F. Foster — of Greensboro, Greene County, Ga.; Columbus, Muscogee County, Ga. Born in Greensboro, Greene County, Ga., November 23, 1790. Democrat. Lawyer; member of Georgia state house of representatives, 1822-25; U.S. Representative from Georgia at-large, 1829-35, 1841-43. Died in Columbus, Muscogee County, Ga., September 14, 1848 (age 57 years, 296 days). Interment at Linwood Cemetery, Columbus, Ga.

See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page

Foster, Thomas Jefferson (1809-1887) — also known as Thomas J. Foster — of Alabama. Born in Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn., July 11, 1809. Colonel in the Confederate Army during the Civil War; Representative from Alabama in the Confederate Congress 1st District, 1862-65. Died February 24, 1887 (age 77 years, 228 days). Burial location unknown.

Presumably named for: Thomas Jefferson

Foster, Thomas Wendell — also known as Thomas W. Foster — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1984. Still living as of 1984.

Foster, Timberlake (b. 1946) — Born in 1946. Foreign Service officer; U.S. Ambassador to Mauritania, 1997. Still living as of 1997.

Foster, Treatha Brown — of Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kan. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.

Foster, Ulysses G. — of Kentucky. Democrat. Candidate in primary for Governor of Kentucky, 1939. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Vanessa Edwards — also known as Vanessa E. Foster — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004 (alternate), 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.

Foster, Vernon C. — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, W. E. — of Kentucky. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Kentucky, 1900. Burial location unknown.

Foster, W. F. — Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Alabama, 1888; delegate to Gold Democrat National Convention from Alabama, 1896. Burial location unknown.

Foster, W. F. — of Gassaway, Braxton County, W.Va. Democrat. Chair of Braxton County Democratic Party, 1949. Still living as of 1949.

Foster, W. P. — of Mayfield, Graves County, Ky. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 1952. Still living as of 1952.

Foster, W. Prescott — of Franklin, St. Mary Parish, La. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Walter — of Boston, Suffolk County, Mass. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Massachusetts, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Walter — of Pulaski, Giles County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1952. Still living as of 1952.

Foster, Walter T. — of Butler, Bates County, Mo. Democrat. Candidate for Missouri state house of representatives from Bates County, 1956. Still living as of 1956.

Foster, Wendell — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1988, 2008. Still living as of 2008.

Foster, Wilbur B. (born c.1854) — of Rockville, Vernon, Tolland County, Conn. Born in Monson, Hampden County, Mass., about 1854. Democrat. Merchant; member of Connecticut state senate 23rd District, 1891-92. Burial location unknown.

Foster, Wilder De Ayr (1819-1873) — also known as Wilder D. Foster — of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Mich. Born in Orange County, N.Y., January 8, 1819. Mayor of Grand Rapids, Mich., 1854-55, 1865-67; member of Michigan state senate 24th District, 1855-56; U.S. Representative from Michigan, 1871-73 (4th District 1871-73, 5th District 1873); died in office 1873. Died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Mich., September 20, 1873 (age 54 years, 255 days). Interment at Fulton Street Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Mich.

See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page

Foster, William — of Union, Tolland County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Union, 1824-25, 1839. Burial location unknown.

Foster, William — of Meadville, Crawford County, Pa. Burgess of Meadville, Pennsylvania, 1826. Burial location unknown.

Foster, William — of Pennsylvania. U.S. Consular Agent in Acapulco, 1852; Manzanillo, 1855-60. Burial location unknown.

Foster, William — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Philadelphia County, 1863-65. Burial location unknown.

Foster, William — of Constantia, Oswego County, N.Y. Member of New York state senate 21st District, 1872-73. Burial location unknown.

Foster, William — of Bowling Green, Warren County, Ky. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 1972. Still living as of 1972.

Foster, William A. — of Stafford, Tolland County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state senate 20th District, 1841. Burial location unknown.

Foster, William B. — of Allegheny (now part of Pittsburgh), Allegheny County, Pa. Mayor of Allegheny, Pa., 1842-43. Burial location unknown.

Foster, William C. — U.S. Consul in Trinidad, 1897. Burial location unknown.

Foster, William Henry (b. 1859) — also known as William H. Foster — of Somonauk, DeKalb County, Ill.; Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Mich. Born in South Manitou Island, Leelanau County, Mich., May 10, 1859. Republican. Lawyer; member of Michigan state house of representatives from Grand Traverse District, 1897-1900. Burial location unknown.

Foster, William J. (b. 1839) — of Calhoun County, Mich. Born in 1839. Republican. Member of Michigan state house of representatives from Calhoun County 2nd District, 1901-04. Burial location unknown.

Foster, William J. — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Republican. Candidate for New York state assembly from Kings County 5th District, 1927. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, William J. — of Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Ala. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Alabama, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, William J. — of Laramie, Albany County, Wyo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Wyoming, 1952. Still living as of 1952.

Foster, William Lawrence — of New Hampshire. Justice of New Hampshire state supreme court, 1869-74, 1876-81. Burial location unknown.

Foster, William N. — of Piqua, Miami County, Ohio. Mayor of Piqua, Ohio, 1857-63; resigned 1863. Burial location unknown.

Foster, William P. — of Illinois. Justice of Illinois state supreme court, 1818-19. Burial location unknown.

Foster, William W. — of Greenbrier County, W.Va. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Greenbrier County, 1931-32. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Foster, William Z. (1881-1961) — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y. Born in Taunton, Bristol County, Mass., February 25, 1881. Communist. Labor organizer; helped lead steelworkers strike in 1919; candidate for President of the United States, 1924, 1928, 1932; candidate for Governor of New York, 1930; arrested after a demonstration in 1930, and jailed for six months; indicted on July 20, 1948 under the Smith Act, and charged with conspiring to advocate the overthrow of the government; never tried due to illness. Irish ancestry. Died, in a sanatorium at Moscow, Russia, September 1, 1961 (age 80 years, 188 days). Interment at Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park, Ill.

Relatives: Married to Esther Abramovitch.

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